Sunday, June 26, 2011

Get tone Arms With This Yoga Poses!

Who doesn't want strong, sculpted, shapely arms? I'll tell you that all the strength training exercises in the world never got you better results than doing yoga regularly. Since many of the poses require you to hold your own body weight in unique positions, you end up working your muscles more effectively. Give this sequence a try and you will be able to get the toned arms and upper back you crave.

1-Three-Legged Dog

Downward Facing Dog pose may look relaxing, but it's a killer move for toning your arms and upper back. Stick one leg in the air for Three-Legged Dog and it's even more challenging.

2-Sage

This is the full expression of Sage pose, but if your hamstrings aren't very flexible, doing Sage Tree will work your arms and upper back just as much. Keep both feet on the ground for the beginner version of this pose.

3-Crow

A pose that requires equal amounts of balance and strength, you'll feel Crow working your forearms and upper arms, as well as your core.

4-Wheel

Wheel pose will increase flexibility in your spine, but it'll also sculpt the muscles in your upper back and triceps.

5-Bound Headstand

Headstand has always been a pose that grounds and relaxes person, but if you hold it much longer than the five recommended breaths, you'll start to feel your shoulders and upper back burn. Try to hold it for two minutes, and the next day,you will sore but it totally worth it. If you have a difficult time balancing, do this pose in front of a wall.

6-Intense East

Though Intense East looks easy, this pose really challenges your triceps and upper back, and for an added bonus, you'll also tone your tush and the backs of your legs.